N.J. Republicans defending GOP's moves on health law

12:32 AM,
Oct. 1, 2013

Written by

Malia Rulon Herman
| @mrulon

New Jersey Republicans on Monday defended their party's efforts over the past week to make continued government funding contingent on major changes to the 2010 Affordable Care Act.

"There are few venues left," Republican Rep. Chris Smith told reporters. He said House Republicans have "tried repeatedly, through regular order, through a meaningful outreach" to delay or repeal the health care law.

The GOP-controlled House has passed more than 40 bills to repeal or weaken the law. ...